trial court
noun
: the court before which issues of fact and law are first determined as distinguished from an appellate court
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The appellate court ruling kicks the case back to the trial court.
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David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
The California State Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s capital punishment, ruling in 2020 the trial court judge erred while selecting a fair and impartial jury.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
In 2023, a trial court judge ruled the Education Department could not force families to yank their children out of noncompliant schools, effectively forcing the programs to shutter.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Although Wade stepped aside, the trial court initially allowed Willis to continue leading the prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
The California State Supreme Court overturned Peterson’s capital punishment, ruling in 2020 the trial court judge erred while selecting a fair and impartial jury.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
In 2023, a trial court judge ruled the Education Department could not force families to yank their children out of noncompliant schools, effectively forcing the programs to shutter.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Although Wade stepped aside, the trial court initially allowed Willis to continue leading the prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Trial court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20court. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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